Tricky Films

Animated television commercials directed by Marjut Rimminen in Finland and London since 1971. More than eighty productions over thirty years.

VivanteVivante1971 · BernerValintatalo, Kotkan Ruusu / Hyvä tyttöValintatalo, Kotkan Ruusu1974 · ValintataloVitaplusVitaplus1975–1978 · IndalMarianneMarianne1976–1978 · ChymosKunnoxKunnox1979 · Lääke OyFennia, kotipiirivakuutusFennia, kotipiirivakuutus1979 · Fennia
…Marjut Rimminen is an experimenter, more inspired by new techniques, methods and viewpoints than by sticking to an easily recognisable style.
Anne VälinoroAamulehti, 7 March 1998
Kellogg, bran cerealsKellogg, bran cereals1979 · Kellogg CompanyBubbisBubbis1979 · LM McCannTreo, effervescent tabletTreo, effervescent tablet1979 · Leo-FennicaEnstexEnstex1980 · ReimaSertoSerto1980–1983 · Serto13–19, Kun iho huutaa apua13–19, Kun iho huutaa apua1980–1983 · Womena
I want to make short short films. Working in commercials I’ve learned how much you can fit into 15 seconds, as long as the idea is clear and the medium under control.
Marjut RimminenIlta Sanomat, 10 March 1997
Serlafantti, imee nopeasti paljonSerlafantti1980–1983 · SerlaGavisconGaviscon1980–1983 · FerringAXO, butter pastryAXO, butter pastry1980–1983 · AXOEsso Uniflo, oilEsso Uniflo1980–1983 · EssoKellogg, Toni TiikeriKellogg, Toni Tiikeri1980–1983 · Kellogg CompanySerlan Pehmo, tuli hätäSerlan Pehmo1980–1983 · Serla
Marjut Rimminen has been making TV commercials for over thirty years, longer than many in the industry have been alive. She is the most internationally recognised Finnish animator working in advertising.
Markkinointi & Mainonta, November 2000
White CapWhite Cap1984 · MarliMehukattiMehukatti1984 · MarliMaps (Kartat)Maps, Kartat1984 · MaanmittaushallitusColdrexColdrex1984–1987 · WinthropWeekend, fashionWeekend, fashion1984–1987 · SokosMalaco, hyvääMalaco1984–1987 · Malaco
Making commercials is an excellent way to keep bread on the table, develop your craft, and get to try ever-new techniques.
Marjut RimminenIlta Sanomat, 10 March 1997
Finlux, Taika-JimFinlux, Taika-Jim1984–1987 · FinluxNeste Alfa 2, winterNeste Alfa 2, winter1984–1987 · NesteNami NamiNami Nami1984–1990 · ValioVisa CardVisa Card1985 · LuottokuntaTeitten RitariTeitten Ritari1988–1990 · LiikenneturvaUPO TehokarhutUPO Tehokarhut1988 · UPO
…the grand old lady of Finnish animation, Marjut Rimminen: her commercials carry the mark of an artist’s hand…
Markkinointi & Mainonta, 40/2000
KulinaariKulinaari1988 · PauligUPO weather, sale and laundry spotsUPO weather, sale and laundry1990–1991 · UPOValion maito, neljä ystävääValion maito, neljä ystävää1991 · ValioPicnicPicnic1992 · MeliaOL detergentsOL detergents1992 · KonseptiPostipankki, Laskuja, laskujaPostipankki, Laskuja, laskuja1992 · Postipankki
She is one of those Finns who is better known abroad than at home.
Leena VirtanenHelsingin Sanomat, 10 March 1997
JokeJoke1994 · ValioTetra PakTetra Pak1995 · Tetra PakHui KauhistusHui Kauhistus1996–1998 · ValioLa Gala, tankarunotLa Gala, tankarunotc. 1997 · ValioMadameMadame1999 · A-lehdetPomppis, leipuriPomppis, leipuri1999 · Kotileipomot
As an animator, it is such joy to make my drawings dance like I want them to.
Marjut RimminenJayne Pilling, Women and Animation
Take & Bake PizzaTake & Bake Pizza1999 · HKNokian NRV, KastematoNokian NRV, Kastemato1999 · NokiaHovi, peilitHovi, peilit2000–2004 · ValioSunnuntai, PullapoikaSunnuntai, Pullapoika2002 · RaisioCinenovaCinenova1991–2000 · Cinenova Film DistributorsTampere Film FestivalTampere Film Festivalaround 2000 · ident100 Years of Cinema100 Years of Cinema1995 · Finnish Film Foundation